It's Time to File for Election as a PCO!
Filing Week is May 16th to May 20th
Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) are elected officials of the Party. One Democratic PCO position is open in each precinct. Democratic voters in each precinct will elect PCOs in the August Primary. The term of office is two years and starts on December 1st, 2016.
You must be registered to vote in the precinct for which you file. To check the precinct in which you live, go to www.myvote.wa.gov and enter your name and date of birth.
If you wish to be an elected PCO, you will need to file this week to be a candidate for that position.
A candidate who runs unopposed will be automatically elected. Only contested races appear on the August Primary ballot. PCO candidates do not advance to the General Election ballot. Those elected will take office on December 1st, 2016.
There are three ways to file:
The Auditor's Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at 223 West 4th Street, Port Angeles.
How to file?
Fill out and submit the Declaration of Candidacy--Precinct Committee Officer form. There is no filing fee for PCOs.
A candidate for PCO will be elected:
You must be registered to vote in the precinct for which you file. To check the precinct in which you live, go to www.myvote.wa.gov and enter your name and date of birth.
If you wish to be an elected PCO, you will need to file this week to be a candidate for that position.
A candidate who runs unopposed will be automatically elected. Only contested races appear on the August Primary ballot. PCO candidates do not advance to the General Election ballot. Those elected will take office on December 1st, 2016.
There are three ways to file:
- In-Person: May 16-20 during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Online: May 16-20 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- By Mail: Must be received by Auditor's Office by 4:30 p.m. May 20.
The Auditor's Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at 223 West 4th Street, Port Angeles.
How to file?
Fill out and submit the Declaration of Candidacy--Precinct Committee Officer form. There is no filing fee for PCOs.
A candidate for PCO will be elected:
- If only one candidate files for the Democratic position, or
- If two or more candidates file for the same position, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes will be elected. PCO candidates do not advance to the General Election ballot.
